Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/340
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 18
- Circular Post
- 32/340
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Mitchells Plain District Hospital
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. -Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. – Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Inherent requirement of the job: A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the Metro.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Relevant skills in assessing, developing and implementing Occupational Therapy intervention.
- Sound knowledge of relevant National and Provincial legislation.
- Knowledge of Health Care 2030.
- Experience in student training/supervision.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
Duties
- Coordinate & manage OT services for a designated area.
- People management (Rehab Care Workers, students, volunteers).
- Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Screen, assess and intervene as required and is relevant & appropriate.
- Link to appropriate levels of care.
Enquiries
Ms R Hull Tel No: (021) 370-5019
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status”.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
CENTRE : Mitchells Plain District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an
Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform
Community Service, as required in South Africa. -Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an
Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an
Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. –
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the
HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as
an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirement of the job: A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the Metro. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Relevant skills in assessing, developing and implementing Occupational
Therapy intervention. Sound knowledge of relevant National and Provincial legislation. Knowledge of Health Care 2030. Experience in student
training/supervision. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
DUTIES : Coordinate & manage OT services for a designated area. People management (Rehab Care Workers, students, volunteers). Liaise and collaborate with
stakeholders. Screen, assess and intervene as required and is relevant & appropriate. Link to appropriate levels of care.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Hull Tel No: (021) 370-5019
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. “Candidates who are
not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of
the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health
professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status”.